Long Past Dawn
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Ongoing, First published Nov 18, 2018
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Diamonds? Ball gowns? Chandeliers?

All the finest in life. Everything a girl could want.

Lady Marie is the daughter of the Grand Duke of Celandine. Happy in her world of riches, ladies in waiting, and handsome suitors, there's nothing more she could want. . . .

Except maybe winning over Lord Dianthus. 

Lady Beatrice is one of Marie's maidens in waiting. Cold, formal and the stark opposite of Marie's beauty, yet, she has captured the heart of Marie's close friend, Charles, the son of a knight by title.

Will their friendship stand the test of a love triangle? 

Marie's younger brother, Robert, learns things about the royal family that could form a political scandal. 

Meanwhile, there is growing romantic tension at the Grand Duke's household and a bold plan proposed by the young friends could lead them all into serious danger.

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★ 3rd place- The Glinting Quartz Awards 2019, General Fiction
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